DHL and MallforAfrica team up

09 October 2017

DHL
Express, the world’s leading international express services provider recently
announced its partnership with MallforAfrica , the award-winning global
e-commerce company, which will facilitate selling of made-in-Africa products to
customers in the United States. Businesses can do so via the eBay platform
powered by MallforAfrica. Through this partnership, DHL locations will serve as
drop-off points for products destined for consumers in the United States. This
will be the first time businesses in Africa can sell their locally manufactured
products directly on eBay.

DHL
Express currently handles inbound express delivery for MallforAfrica and has
enabled its customers importing from the US to receive their packages
seamlessly in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Ghana. This is a watershed partnership
for African businesses as it allows them an avenue to trade on the global
stage.

“We
have been partners with DHL Express for many years and have tremendous trust in
their ability to ship to our customers,” said Chris Folayan, CEO,
MallforAfrica. “Both companies have a common goal of seeing African e-commerce
businesses thrive on the global stage. We want to contribute to the future of
e-commerce growth, African cross-border sales and most importantly, improve the
lives of African artisanal arts, designs, crafts and more.”

MallforAfrica
is Africa’s largest e-commerce enabler, providing Africans with a platform
through which they can purchase items directly from over 200 international
online retailers, such as Macy’s, eBay, Ralph Lauren, Net-a-Porter, Carters,
GAP, and FarFetch – brands that, would otherwise be inaccessible to the African
consumers. By managing every aspect of the order and return cycle, the
MallforAfrica app offers its customers a simple, secure and convenient solution
to online shopping directly from the best brands in the world.

“We
are proud to be playing a crucial role in connecting African artists with
American customers through MallforAfrica,” said Randy Buday, Regional Director
West and Central Africa, DHL Express. “We look forward to supporting local
artisans across Africa sell into America. ‘Brand Africa’ is something that has
increased exponentially in popularity in recent years and this platform allows
businesses to capitalize on international opportunities through seamless
international trade.”

“As
a business, we are focused on connecting African consumers and businesses to
global opportunities. Digitalization has reduced the boundaries of doing
business across borders – consumers are now able to access goods and services
from pretty much anywhere in the world, and we are excited to be the ones
facilitating this so African artisans can get access to the global audience
they so deserve,” concluded Buday.

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